Summary
- Microsoft has released a new update for Microsoft 365 Apps on the Current Channel.
- The update is being rolled out gradually to users on that channel.
- If clients are set to update automatically from the Office CDN, no admin action is required.
- If you manage Microsoft 365 Apps updates yourself, you can download the latest build and deploy it.
- Review the Current Channel release notes for version-specific details before deployment.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1457335
Primary Service: M365 Apps
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 18 Aug 2026
Release End: 18 Aug 2026
Last Modified: August 19, 2026
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New feature, Feature update
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft 365 apps
History
8/19/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps:
- Current Channel
When this will happen
We’ll be gradually rolling out this update of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that update channel starting August 18th, 2026 (PST).
How this will affect your organization
If your Microsoft 365 Apps clients are configured to automatically update from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN), then no action is required.
If you manage updates directly you can now download this latest update and begin deployment.
What you need to do to prepare
To get more details about this update view the following release notes:
- Current Channel